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The Year AHEAD In Environment & Energy. John Sullivan January 25, 2013. The Year ahead. ‘The Threat of Climate Change’ Possibilities and Pitfalls What Lies Ahead? The Broader Agenda Key Regulatory Actions Setting the Tone for the Next Term. ‘The Threat of climate change’. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
THE YEAR AHEAD IN ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY
John SullivanJanuary 25, 2013
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THE YEAR AHEAD
‘The Threat of Climate Change’• Possibilities and Pitfalls
• What Lies Ahead?
The Broader Agenda • Key Regulatory Actions
• Setting the Tone for the Next Term
‘THE THREAT OF CLIMATE CHANGE’
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RAISING THE STAKES
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January 2013
‘We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations … The path towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult. But America cannot resist this transition; we must lead it. ‘
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POSSIBILITIES & PITFALLS
IN CONGRESS
Flurry of Activity• Priority for Sen. Reid
• Climate Caucus in Senate; Bicameral Task Force
Laying the Groundwork• 2014 and Beyond
Carbon Tax• A Revenue Raiser, but Where is the Support?
• Sanders Bill Would Impose a ‘Fee’
Renewables/Energy Efficiency• Some minor bills, but no major initiatives expected
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POSSIBILITIES & PITFALLS
REGULATORY FRONT
EPA Greenhouse Gas Standards• New Power Plant Regs Due by April
• What to Do About Existing Plants?
• Refineries Down the Road?
Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards• Double Standards for Cars, Lt. Duty Trucks by 2025
• 1st Tier of Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles in Place
• More Action on Heavy-Duty Vehicles Possible
DOE Energy Efficiency Standards• Rules Stalled Under White House Review
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POSSIBILITIES & PITFALLS
WHAT LIES AHEAD?
State of the Union• More Meat on Policy Bones
Fiscal 2014 Budget Proposal• A Tale of Numbers and Policies
THE BROADER AGENDA
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THE BROADER AGENDA
THE REGULATORY FRONT
Air Pollution • New Proposed Smog Standards Coming
• Interstate Transport of Pollution a Vexing Problem
• Defending Mercury Standards for Power Plants
• New Gasoline Standards
Water Pollution• New Effluent Limits for Power Plants
• What Does the Clean Water Act Protect? > Guidance/Rule Could Expand Reach
Power Plant Coal Ash • Hazardous Waste or Not?
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THE BROADER AGENDA
THE REGULATORY FRONT
Toxic Chemicals• More Data, Disclosure by Manufacturers
> Significant New Use Rules
> Chemical Data Reporting Rule
> Data Collection Rules
> Challenges to Claims of Confidentiality
> Looking to move regulations through OMB
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THE BROADER AGENDA
TOUGH DECISIONS AHEAD
Life After Lisa• How Aggressive Will EPA Be?
> Agenda Driven by Lawsuits, Statutes
> Policy Choices Remain
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Acknowledgments
Bloomberg BNA Reporters Andrew Childers, Jessica Coomes,
Ari Natter, Pat Rizzuto, Amena Saiyid, Dean Scott
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Contact Information:
John Sullivan
Director, Environment, Health, & Safety News
Bloomberg BNA
(703) 341-3752